The carcass of a burnt-out vehicle has been spotted on the side of a busy road.

The remains are located on the side of the westbound carriageway of the A30, at the traffic lights shortly before junction 7 of the M3.

Apart from the tyres, the rest of the metal shell has been reduced to rubble, with two of the doors lying on the road next to it.

Hampshire Police have said that they are not aware of the incident, and a passer-by has said that a fire engine was present when they saw it burning at 4.30am on Sunday, 25 August.

"I was one of a few that called the fire brigade, the fire brigade were aware and their fire engine turned up a few seconds later," said Marie Gibbs.

"The car was fully encased in flames and the heat had started to burn the surrounding bushes but I was unable to see if anyone was inside.

"From where it was, the only other person around the flaming car was another car driver travelling at the time."

Hampshire Fire and Rescue said that a call came in at around 4.20am on Sunday, 25 August, and that one crew from Basingstoke attended to extinguish the fire.

They added: "One private vehicle was 100% destroyed by fire."

One hose reel, two breathing apparatus and two tanks of water were used.

They said that the police were informed.

The cause of the fire is as yet unknown, however a Gazette source said he believes that it was stolen and torched.

The police are not currently aware of any theft.

Do you know what happened with the burnt-out car? Please get in touch by calling 01256 337444 or emailing newsdesk@basingstokegazette.co.uk.